Renewal Of License

(1) Renewal Applications (a) The due date for license renewal is the expiration date indicated on the licensee’s initial certificate of registration or renewal certificate. (b) Methods of Renewal 1. Internet Renewals – Individuals may apply for renewal and pay the necessary Fees via the Internet. The application to renew can be accessed at: https://apps.tn.gov/hlrs/ 2. Paper Renewals – For individuals who have not renewed their license online via the Internet, a renewal application form will be mailed to each individual licensed by the Board to the last address provided to the Board. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the licensee from the responsibility of meeting all requirements for renewal. (c) To be eligible for renewal, an individual must have completed continuing education requirements provided in Rule 0480-01-.12 and submit to the Division of Health Related Boards on or before the expiration date all of the following: 1. A completed and signed Board renewal application form; and 2. The renewal and State regulatory fees as provided in Rule 0480-01-.06; and GENERAL RULES GOVERNING DISPENSING OPTICIANS CHAPTER 0480-01 (d) Renewals may be issued administratively or by the Board. (e) Anyone submitting a signed renewal form or letter which is found to be untrue subjects himself to possible disciplinary action as provided in Rule 0480-01-.15. (f) Licensees who fail to comply with the renewal rules or notification received by them concerning failure to timely renew shall have their licenses processed pursuant to Rule 1200-10-01-.10. (2) Reinstatement of an Expired License (a) Reinstatement of an expired license may be accomplished upon meeting the following conditions: 1. Payment of past due renewal and state regulatory Fees; 2. Payment of the renewal late fee provided in Rule 0480-01-.06; and 3. Compliance with continuing education requirements pursuant to Rule 0480-01- .12. (b) The Board shall require an applicant whose license has expired for a period of three (3) years or more to apply, take and pass the examinations as required by the Board pursuant to Rule 0480-01-.08 prior to being considered for reinstatement. (c) An individual whose request for reinstatement has been initially denied shall be given notice and may have review by the Board only when contested case hearing is requested in writing, and only where the individual has met all objective requirements of paragraph (2)(a) of this Rule, and where the denial decision is based upon subjective criteria.